Erik Gladish
Should Franchise Tax Board (FTB) payment be factored into my Net or not?
Hi All!I recently closed a deal with my parents- I found the deal and project managed it and the deal was that we would split the net 50/50. I was not calculating the FTB in my estimates- so the question is- should I...
Austin Sine
What is the deal factor that immediately turns you off of a deal?
While doing back of the napkin due diligence what is a standout factor that will immediately turn you away from analyzing the deal any further?
James McGuire
How do I factor initial costs into the expenses of an investment property
Hi We are looking at purchasing our 2nd rehab to rent investment property of a 2Br/1Ba townhouse. We are using traditional financing 30 fixed with 25% down. The home is being priced at 150 and we expect to get 1350 in...
Kevin Nguyen
Does school play a huge factor in rental rates or time to lease?
I'm analyzing houses in neighborhoods where market value is 100-150k: Pasadena. Some schools are bad and some are decent in this area. Do houses zoned to decent schools get leased quicker? Do they command higher ren...
Derrek J Hooyman
What are factors to look at for properties/locations with the best appreciation?
I'm trying to focus on properties that appreciate. What factors are best to look at to determine if a property will appreciate the most? Any advice?
Jin Zhang
What are the key factors and risks to consider when investing in Dallas?
Hi everyone, I am new to the Dallas market and are interested in learning more about it. What are the key factors and risks to consider when investing in Dallas? Here are some factors I have thought about it. If you c...
Duarte Marques
Is it possible to get DSCR Loan without credit score and other factors?
Hey BP community, I'm new to real estate investing and have been studying (reading books, watching webinars, constructing excel cash flow models,...) close to a year. I'm a recent graduate and I was wondering how can ...
Jim L.
Fishy Quitclaim before foreclosure?
I've been looking at pre-foreclosure properties and came across one where heirs of the deceased owner of a many-years-abandoned home with significant equity were persuaded a couple of years ago, for substantial $, to ...
Dana Gearhart
Considering pets.....
We are considering allowing pets in one of our duplex rentals. What are your thoughts/experiences with tenants and pets? How much do you typically charge as non-refundable deposit as well as monthly pet rent? What ...
Brian Marron
Legal Questions for Hard Money Lenders
Being the newbie I am I got screwed by a hard money lender. I am looking for someone who is in the private lending business that might be able to answer a few of my questions regarding legal practices in the industry...